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VIA Youth Transit Education Pilot Program A ready-to-use classroom resource for SAISD Kindergarten teachers
Kindergarten Curriculum Pilot | 2026–2027
The VIA Youth Transit Education Pilot Program gives Kindergarten teachers a ready-to-use, TEKS-aligned workbook that introduces students to public transportation through stories, literacy activities, games, and early map-reading exercises
- Free classroom resources
- Print-ready PDFs
- English & Spanish
- Color & black-and-white
How the Pilot Works
Register
Complete a short teacher registration form so VIA can understand how the resources are being used and estimate student reach.
Download
You’ll immediately get access to the complete workbook package after registration. You’ll also receive the resources by email so you can return to them later.
Teach
Use the activities that fit your classroom. The workbook is designed to supplement, not replace, your existing instruction.
Send It Home
The workbook includes a family-facing transit opportunity with a QR code that parents can scan to learn how to access the one-day family pass incentive and download the GO VIA app.
Share Feedback
After you’ve had time to use the resource, VIA will send a short teacher survey. Your feedback will help improve the pilot before the program expands.
What's Included in the Package
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Teacher GuideA guide explaining what teachers need to know, including suggested activities and ways to use the resources included.
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Kindergarten Transit Education WorkbookA student-friendly workbook featuring Buster, VIA’s mascot, and activities designed around early literacy, community awareness, transportation, and map-reading skills.
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Map & Route ActivitiesStudents help Buster travel from one place to another while practicing early map-reading skills.
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Family Transit OpportunityThe workbook includes a special section for families explaining how they can access the program’s one-day family pass incentive and learn more about riding VIA.
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Teacher-Ready FormatsDownload the version that works best for your classroom:
• English — Color
• English — Black & White
• Español — Color
• Español — Blanco y Negro
Designed for Your Kindergarten Classroom Your classroom. Your routine. Your choice.
Morning Work
Use selected activities as a meaningful review of literacy, vocabulary, transportation, or community concepts.
Whole-Group Learning
Complete activities together and use them to spark conversations about maps, transportation, reading, and the community.
Partner Work
Students can work together to read, identify sight words, solve activities, and plan routes.
Independent Practice
Select activities for students to complete independently during existing independent-work time or classroom stations.
Get Your Free Kindergarten Resource Package
Enter a few details below to register. You’ll receive immediate access to the downloadable teacher resources and a copy by email.
FAQS
For any additional questions about the Kindergarten Transit Education Pilot or classroom resources,
please contact Tiffany Covington at [email protected].
How much preparation is required?
The workbook is designed to require minimal preparation. Teachers can select individual activities and incorporate them into existing classroom routines.
Do I have to complete the entire workbook at one time?
No. The workbook is designed as a flexible supplemental resource. Teachers can choose the activities that best fit their students and instructional plans for each day.
Is the workbook TEKS-aligned?
Yes. The pilot materials are designed around Kindergarten TEKS-related learning concepts in English/Language Arts and Social Studies.
Is the resource available in Spanish?
Yes. Spanish versions are available in both color and black-and-white formats.
Can I print the workbook?
Yes. The resources are provided as print-ready PDFs for classroom printing.
What happens after I register?
You’ll immediately receive access to the downloadable resources, and a copy will be sent to your email.
What is the family pass?
The workbook includes a family-facing opportunity for students and their families to learn how to access a one-day family pass incentive. Parents will receive instructions through the mobile family experience after scanning the workbook QR code.
Do parents need to download GoVIA?
The family experience will provide parents with direct GoVIA download links and instructions for accessing the available transit offer.
How will VIA use my information?
Teacher registration information is collected to provide resource access, understand classroom reach, communicate about the pilot, and gather feedback about the program.